Understanding FedRAMP cloud security requirements and options
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a complex initiative attracting interest beyond the U.S. federal government. This Gartner report provides security risk management (SRM) leaders with insights into the FedRAMP ecosystem, including roles of involved organizations, security control levels, and paths to authorization.
While FedRAMP aims to accelerate secure cloud adoption, it can create a false sense of security. SRM leaders must focus on security responsibilities even with FedRAMP-authorized services. The report offers recommendations on verifying cloud provider status, understanding the process, and maintaining ownership over critical controls.
Read the full Gartner report for informed cloud strategy decisions.